13: Porty Pride: Smalltown Joy
from Somewhere: for us Hosted by Jules Stapleton Barnes
Porty Pride have hosted their 3rd pride festival in the town of Portobello, Edinburgh’s seaside suburb. Jules sets off on an unplanned, day-long adventure to find out how this small regional event with LGBTQ+ organisers at its heart, is building a better community for everyone. Content heads-ups: - seagulls - dogs barking - a bit of wind - a couple of moments of loud cheering - brief mention of homophobia and transphobia Jules would like to thank: Loud and Proud Choir Kate Gillwood and Rea Cris - (Founders and organising committee members of Porty Pride) and the entire Porty Pride Committee Graham, Alice and Abi - Porty Pride Volunteers Briana Pegardo and Catherine Stocks-Rankin Chris - Culture Club Collective Gary - Passay’s Café Joss Cameron - Traditional balled singer from Joppa Louise, Mousehole Deli Angela Davidson - Macmillan Cancer Support Joanna Simpson - LGBT Health and Wellbeing Rowan Alison - Disability and Neurodiversity Inclusion Officer, Equality Network Kaylan, Popeye’s Café Portobello Book Shop Portobello Community Choir Mystika Glamoor
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Jules sets off on an unplanned, day-long adventure to find out how this small regional event with LGBTQ+ organisers at its heart, is building a better community for everyone.
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